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FitWit wants to change someone’s life. Beginning November 1, 2015 anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to lose weight and gain strength, in a supportive and fun environment, can enter to win one full year of FitWit’s life-changing program.

In addition to one grand prize winner who will win 12 months of FitWit ($2000+ value), two runner up prizes of a one-month membership each will be awarded. Previous winners of this contest have had truly life changing results including weight loss (one winner lost 60+ pounds), improved self esteem and gaining a new community of supporters.

Obviously, Atlanta is popping with programs for adults to get their fitness fix, but did you know there are tons of programs for kids too? Many organizations in our community provide a variety of fitness programs geared toward keeping kids moving and getting them excited about it. These programs give kids the unique opportunity to build confidence, learn about community, teamwork, sportsmanship, functional movement and proper nutrition.ATL Kids get fit >>

If you’re a regular WellATL reader, you’ve almost certainly heard about FitWit, the award-winning group fitness program run by WellATL’s publisher, Josh Guerrieri. But what you might not have heard is that FitWit is just a few days away from opening a brand-new studio in Kirkwood. The new space and classes offered there represent the biggest shift FitWit has seen since its 2005 launch, so we asked Josh to give us the scoop on the new digs for this week’s Friday Five.

Let’s play a game of pretend. What if you had to be a middle or high schooler today? Before you start screaming, “No! Never again!” think on it. Would you be the type who loves gym class and plays all the sports? Or, would you do everything possible to avoid making a sweaty appearance in your next class? If you answered “the second one” (and oh, me too!), then you’d be the ideal student for The FitWit Foundation, an Atlanta nonprofit that uses its after-school club to create communities of healthier, more confident kids. (Disclosure: WellATL’s publisher Josh Guerrieri is vice president of the FitWit Foundation.) WellATL chatted with The FitWit Foundation’s Executive and Program Director Megan Gilroy for this week’s Friday Five. Read more >>

Atlanta is chock full o’ amazing health and wellness events. Every Monday, WellATL will bring you a handy-dandy list of the week’s finest options. If you’d like to submit something fun and fitness-y for consideration, shoot an email to events@wellatl.com. And now, behold, seven days of awesome…

Throw some confetti and pop the champagne! Creative Loafing has unveiled its 2014 Best of Atlanta winners, and they are as fabulous as you’d expect. From veterinarians to artists to mechanics, the annual awards honor the best the city has to offer. You can check out the newest issue of CL for the full list of winners across every category, but we are, of course, impressed most with the companies and places that are helping Atlantans Move Well, Eat Well, Feel Well, and Do Well. A huge congrats to these 14 winners in the health and wellness space.